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Adopt a Friend

Each year, the Wood County Humane Society shelter takes in about 400 animals. Most of those animals are cruelty, neglect or surrender cases. On average, there are usually about 105 little faces at the shelter that are awaiting homes. Look at some of our pets available on line through Petfinder.com or search for a specific breed using the Petfinder search bar located at the bottom of the page.

Adoption

Our shelter staff meets with potential adopters to ensure good matches and to avoid returns. The following application form must be filled out and our staff reserves the right to refuse or revoke adoptions art any time. The adoption fee for a pet is $75 and includes a complete medical examination, feline leukemia/FIV test for cats, heartworm testing or treatment followed by preventative for dogs, first year vaccinations, rabies shot and spay or neuter surgery. If an animal is too young at the time of adoption to be spayed or neutered, a coupon is issued for a spay or neuter surgery. When you compare a WCHS animal to a "free" one, you will save yourself nearly $200. If your neighbor gives you an animal, it will not come with its initial vet visit,all vaccinations or surgery that will prevent more unwanted animals. You will have to pay for all of those expenses out of your own pocket.

What You Should Consider Before Adopting an Animal

There are a number of things to consider before adopting an animal. Animals who are mismatched with their owners can develop behavior problems. In fact, behavioral problems are the number one reason why people surrender their animals. Read more from the Humane Society of the United States on what to consider when adopting a pet.

Just think. You don't like to or don't have time to take daily walks but you have a new puppy in the house that is just dying to burn off energy. How is the puppy going to burn off that energy? Maybe chew your new sofa? Remember, a tired puppy is a good puppy.

If you are less active, maybe an older pet is the best match for you. There are a number of benefits to adopting an older animal. Chances are they will need less exercise and require a little less attention.

The Humane Society of the United States offers a number of interesting articles on the following topics that you might want to consider reading before adopting a pet:

 

Shelter Hours:
Monday and Tuesday - Closed;
Wednesday and Thursday - 12- 7 pm;
Friday, Saturday and Sunday - 12- 4 pm
Driving Directions

801 Van Camp Road . Bowling Green, OH 43402 . Ph: (419) 352-7339 . Fax: (419) 352-2359

 
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